Recipe - Ratatouille

4 tablespoon Olive oil
1 Eggplant, cut in 1" cubes
2 Zucchini cut in 1" cubes
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 Onions, coarsely chopped
2 Green peppers, 1" cubes
1 tablespoon Garlic, chopped
2 Sprigs fresh thyme (OR
One half teaspoon Dried thyme)
1 Bay leaf
3 Tomatoes, cut in 1" cubes
1 Pkg Gruyere cheese (opt)

Heat first amount of oil in large heavy skillet. When quite hot, add
eggplant; cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes. With a wooden
spoon, remove eggplant to colander. Next cook zucchini in skillet, stirring
constantly, about 3 minutes. Remove to colander also. Add remaining oil to
skillet; saute onion until clear. Add green pepper to skillet, and cook
while stirring, for about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme and bay leaf.
Add drained eggplant and zucchini. Cook while stirring, for about 5
minutes. Add tomatoes, cover tightly, and cook for 20 minutes. Uncover and
cook for about 10 minutes to reduce liquid that will have accumulated.
Serve hot or cold.

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